Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest

Total Miles
6.3

Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

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Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest
6

Trail Overview

These trails are in the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area, governed by the Georgia DNR. A hunting or fishing license is required to be in this area. There are several trails and campsites along the way. The Etowah River runs through this area and is an excellent spot for fishing, camping, and enjoying the wilderness. The nearby city is Dawsonville, where you can get food and supplies. There is an outlet shopping center nearby as well. Amicalola Falls and other Georgia State Parks are just north of this area. The trail is primarily dirt and gravel; a 4x4 high-clearance vehicle is needed to complete it.

Photos of Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest

Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest
Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest

Difficulty

Keep the speed under 20. There are tricky and blind curves

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

Kevin C
May 04, 2025
4x4
Open
Normal
Shane & Shannon Massey
Jun 01, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
We did Steel Bridge Rd into WMA road to find the gates closed & all off-shoots closed. There was a lot of Equestrians on the Atlanta Tract side. This is the 2nd waisted attempt to explore Dawson Fire
Ted Guyant
Jun 01, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Posted Sign
Closed Gate
Kelly Holdbrooks
Jul 01, 2023
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate

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